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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 205.38 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 205.38 and 75.30 is: 112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 205.38 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/205.38 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 205.38 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 15,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,463.71/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.92

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